Hazendal is a historic wine estate in Stellenbosch’s Bottelary Hills, now entering a new chapter. First established in 1699 as a wheat and livestock farm supplying the Dutch East India Company, it began planting vines in the 18th century, including Muscat and Groendruif, an early name for Semillon. In 2016, the estate removed and replanted… Read More »
London’s best restaurant wine lists are not necessarily the thickest or most formal. These eight venues stand out for thoughtful selections, fair prices, regional character and warm, personal service—often with lists chosen by the people who own and run the restaurants. Blandford Comptoir Owned by Master Sommeliers Gearoid Devaney and Xavier Rousset, Blandford Comptoir is… Read More »
At the 2026 edition of Simplesmente Vinho, Galicia was the guest region, represented by nine visiting producers. A seminar hosted by Miguel Anxo Besada of restaurant A Curva and Antonio Portela explored wines from across the region’s five appellations: Ribeiro, Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras and Monterrei. The tasting highlighted both Galicia’s diversity and the… Read More »
Boulder, Colorado, is known for its mountain trails, farmers’ market and outdoor-loving residents. But its food and wine scene is another reason to visit—and one that may soon become much less of a secret. In January 2027, the Sundance Film Festival is set to move to Boulder from Park City, Utah, bringing around 85,000 visitors… Read More »
Cornas has evolved from a source of unruly, dark and demanding wines for a small circle of drinkers into a celebrated Northern Rhône appellation. Once overshadowed by Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie, it is now prized for its bold Syrah fruit and increasingly approachable tannins. The appellation’s granite vineyards have expanded considerably: from about 53 hectares in… Read More »
Each month, Decanter’s editorial team samples more wines than can be featured in print. These picks highlight bottles and producers that stood out, from Devon and Oregon to Tenerife, Leeds and France’s Luberon. English wines at Lympstone Manor Chef Michael Caines’s Lympstone Manor in Exmouth, Devon, combines a luxury hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant with an… Read More »
Katja Leinberger and Marcel Hartman, owners of the luxury accommodation The Bothey, have developed a wine range under the same name. Rather than producing conventional private-label wines, they have partnered with skilled winemakers and sourced grapes from notable South African regions. Three bottles stood out in a recent tasting. The Bothey “Harmony” Old Bush Vine… Read More »
Blind tastings of 342 wines released between July 2025 and July 2026 revealed a region balancing tradition with the demands of climate change and shifting markets. Despite differing views on the best way forward, one thing was clear: the leading wines reflect the considerable commitment of their growers and winemakers. A region with many answers… Read More »
Loosen Barry brings together Clare Valley grower Jim Barry and Mosel producer Ernst Loosen in a shared Riesling project. The collaboration draws on their friendship and contrasting traditions, combining Australian vineyard character with techniques inspired by historic German winemaking. A vineyard with a long history The project’s story begins at Florita, a vineyard in Clare… Read More »
Research is strengthening the long-held belief that old vines produce wines with greater concentration, complexity, and a clearer sense of place. Yet why vine age and deep roots might enhance terroir expression remains an open question. In November 2025, the Garnachas Históricas project, working with the universities of Navarre and Zaragoza, presented a study of… Read More »